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Will it freeze in Muncie in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 31°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 44°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 44°F Above 36°F · Scattered Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Muncie
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Muncie Delaware County Airport. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 14 · Apr 28 · May 14 | Sep 28 · Oct 12 · Oct 27 | 168 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 2 | Oct 9 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 190 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 19 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 215 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Muncie Delaware County Airport
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Muncie, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Muncie Delaware County Airport (station USW00094895, elevation 937 ft), 2.4 mi from Muncie. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Muncie
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorktown, IN | 6.2 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Alexandria, IN | 16 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Anderson, IN | 17 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Hartford City, IN | 17 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| New Castle, IN | 19 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Gas City, IN | 22 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Pendleton, IN | 24 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Elwood, IN | 24 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Portland, IN | 27 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 15 |
| Marion, IN | 28 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Muncie?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Muncie is around April 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 1.
When is the first frost in Muncie?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 9 and a 90% chance by November 6.
Can it frost in Muncie after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 28.
What growing zone is Muncie?
Muncie is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 47305. See growing zones in Indiana.
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